Join us at the boutique for our seasonal Aotearoa Gin Weekend. Over two days we will showcase many Kiwi distilleries and their beautiful gins. Drop in throughout the weekend to meet the distillers and discover their gins with specials on both days. No ticket required! 10% off showcased gins on the day.

Gintastic is a boutique gin festival, held away from the hustle and bustle of city life. After successful events in 2022, 2023 & 2024 Gintastic - Tai Tapu is back for Season Four in 2025. Located at the picturesque Tai Tapu Hotel Function Centre, enjoy an afternoon of gin cocktails, tasty food and live music, with the opportunity to take home a bottle (or more) to add to you collection. Gintastic. It's kiwi for Gin.

With over 18 bars on site. there’s bound to be something for everyone. We’ve got beer, wine, gin, margaritas, espresso martinis, carefully crafted cocktails, mocktails and so much more.

Join us at the boutique for our seasonal Aotearoa Gin Weekend. Over two days we will showcase many Kiwi distilleries and their beautiful gins. Drop in throughout the weekend to meet the distillers and discover their gins with specials on both days. No ticket required! 10% off showcased gins on the day.

STIHL Shop Garden Fête, entertainment for the whole family, over 200 stalls offering the best from New Zealand and a chance to kick off Christmas shopping.

This year's Great Christmas Market is not to be missed! Founders be gracing us with its beauty and charm hosting over 100 of the regions finest boutique makers. You'll find unique, handmade gifts for all of your loved ones this Christmas.

Gin lovers, this one's for you! Gintastic is coming to Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, bringing together 10 incredible distilleries, delicious food trucks, and live music for an unforgettable afternoon. Sip on expertly crafted gin cocktails, indulge in tasty food, and soak up the festival atmosphere. Plus, you’ll have the chance to take home a bottle (or more) to add to your collection.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with a boutique gin experience set against the breathtaking backdrop. Sip your way through handcrafted gin cocktails, enjoy gourmet bites, and soak up the sounds of live music — all in a relaxed, romantic rural setting.